Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- The in-ground driveway storm shelter under this vehicle saved the lives of a woman and child who climbed out safely after the deadly May 20 tornado demolished the house and moved the jeep into the yard. FEMA Mitigation Services can help home owners determine an effective storm shelter system for their protection from disastrous storms. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- This is the interior of a dome storm shelter and is the only structure still standing undamaged in this area after the deadly May 20 tornado destroyed all the homes in the neighborhood. According to neighbors, the owners did not get into it in time and were rescued with injury from the debris of their home. FEMA Mitigation services can help home owners determine the best possible storm shelter options. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- An incredible number of destroyed autos like this litter the path of the deadly May 20 tornado. It is obvious from this wreckage why safety officials and FEMA advise to get out of the car and seek shelter in a severe storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- This is a dome storm shelter and is the only structure still standing undamaged in this area after the deadly May 20 tornado destroyed all the homes in the neighborhood. According to neighbors, the owners did not get into it in time and were rescued with injury from the debris of their home. FEMA Mitigation services can help home owners determine the best possible storm shelter options. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- No standing part of the house and a truck bent around a tree. This area received the full force of the May 20 EF-5 tornado and the residents survived only by leaving before the storm. FEMA is here to help with Individual Assistance temporary housing and other services for eligible victims of the deadly storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- The in-ground driveway storm shelter under this vehicle saved the lives of a woman and child who climbed out safely after the deadly May 20 tornado demolished the house and moved the jeep into the yard. FEMA Mitigation Services can help home owners determine an effective storm shelter system for their protection from disastrous storms. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC

Photographer Name: George Armstrong

City/State: Moore, OK

Keywords: Mitagation storm shelter ^ storm shelter ^ Mitagation

Disaster Types: Severe Storm ^ Tornado

Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Emergency Shelter ^ Mitigation ^ Recovery
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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2013

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